Economic and Community Development Benefits of Healthy Food Retail
June 17, 2013 | Report
Research shows that when communities have access to affordable, healthy foods, residents purchase and consume healthier foods over time.
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Food Retail and Financing Initiatives to Address Obesity in Latino Communities
June 6, 2013 | Issue Brief
This research review and issue brief examines relevant research regarding access to healthy foods in Latino communities
Food Purchasing Selection Among Low-Income, Spanish-Speaking Latinos
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Latino families can purchase healthier foods without increasing their food spending.
Changing WIC Changes What Children Eat
January 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Changes in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and the Healthy Lifestyle Initiative saw improved health for young children participating in the New York State (NYS) WIC program: breastfeeding mothers and mothers waiting to feed infants solid foods increased; screen time and overall overweight and obesity decreased among children in NYS under four years of age.
The Food Trust: Increasing the Availability of Health Food
October 1, 2012 | Book
This is the story of the story of The Food Trust from its beginning in Philadelphia’s Reading Market to the present day. The Food Trust brings supermarkets and other healthy food outlets to underserved areas.
Improving Data Accuracy of Commercial Food Outlet Databases
November 1, 2011 | Journal Article
This article examines the accuracy and usability of commercial databases as sources of information about food stores and restaurants. Since commercial databases are usually designed for non-health uses such as business and marketing, they require adaptation for use as public health tools.
Food Expenditures and Food Purchasing Among Low-Income, Urban, African-American Youth
June 1, 2011 | Journal Article
A study examining the food-buying behavior of lower-income African-American youth found that youth make frequent and unhealthy food purchases.
Food Stamp Program and Consumption Choices
April 1, 2011 | Book
This study supports findings from earlier studies showing that the Food Stamp Program does not have any statistically significant effect on food consumption. This study examined consumption patterns in families headed by single mothers with a high school education or less.
Harnessing the Power of Supermarkets to Help Reverse Childhood Obesity
April 1, 2011 | Report
Public health and supermarket experts explore in-store marketing strategies to promote healthier foods.
RWJF Statement Regarding Grocery Store Initiative
July 20, 2011 | Story
A statement by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., president and CEO of the RWJF, regarding the commitment by several leading food retailers to build or expand supermarkets and grocery stores in underserved communities.